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Human Influences on the Environment
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Human Influences on the Environment As the population of humans increases so must the cultivation of crops in order to feed them. Over the years different methods of farming have been used, many proving harmful to the environment, and changing the way the ecological system may have otherwise naturally developed. In this report my aim is to investigate the changes in farming and evaluate the effects on the environment. Before the 1950's traditional farming techniques ruled the world of farming. These farming methods used processes such as: * Crop rotation: A simple definition of crop rotation is the planting of different crops in recurring succession in the same field. Research findings support the many benefits to good crop rotation systems, such as: • Maintains good soil physical condition and organic matter • Improves distribution of plant nutrients in the soil by varying the feeding range of roots • Improves fertility with legume nitrogen and, when using...
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